HomeMy WebLinkAboutZIEGLER - HARVEST PARK ODP - ODP120004 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board
April 18, 2013
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Member Carpenter made a motion to approve the consent agenda which consists of the Minutes
of the March 15, 2013 Special Hearing and the March 21, 2013 Hearing and the Harvest
Park/Ziegler Overall Development Plan, #ODP120004. Member Kirkpatrick seconded the motion.
The motion passed 4:0:1 with Member Hatfield abstaining.
Discussion Agenda:
3. Max Flats Project Development Plan, # PDP120034
4. Poudre Valley Health Systems — Harmony Campus Cancer Center Addition, Referral of a Minor
Amendment, # MA130001
5. Banner Health Medical Campus Project Development Plan, # PDP130003
6. Mountain Sage Community School, 2310 E. Prospect, Site Plan Advisory Review, # SPA130001
Member Heinz recused herself and left chambers.
Project: MAX Flats Project Development Plan, # PDP120034
Project Description: This is a request for a Project Development Plan (PDP) for property located at 203
W. Mulberry Street to demolish the existing King's Auto and construction a new
five -story, 63,900 square foot, multi -family building. The site is zoned Community
Commercial (CC).
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval
Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence
City Planner Seth Lorson said this project proposes to demolish the existing King's Auto building and
construct a 63,900 square foot, 5-story, mixed -use building consisting of 64 dwelling units and 1,439
square feet of ground level retail. The site is on the MAX bus rapid transit (BRT) line, in the Transit -
Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay Zone and zoned Community Commercial (CC) in which multi-
family dwellings with more than 50 dwelling units are permitted subject to review by the Planning and
Zoning Board.
Lorson said the proposed PDP has been reviewed by staff and is in compliance with all applicable Land
Use Code (LUC) standards with the exception of the proposed modifications of standards for which staff
is recommending approval. He said the applicant has worked to enhance visual interest along the
pedestrian frontage (LUC Sec. 3.10.4) and to provide adequate variation in massing and building
materials (LUC Sec. 3.5.3).
The project is requesting 4 modifications of standards: A) a reduction in parking lot landscaping; B) ability
to provide off -site bike parking; C) a reduction for parking lot setback from 5' to 42"; and D) an increased
percentage of compact parking spaces. Staff recommends approval.
Applicant Presentation
Kevin Brinkman of Brinkman Partners LLC described the project and existing conditions in an area that
has been described as a priority target area for infill and redevelopment in both City Plan and Refill Fort
Collins. He provided neighborhood/downtown contextual information and described the infill project
challenges of floodplain, sewer and utilities, and site width. He said, for example, because the parcel is
located in the City of Fort Collins Old Town Basin 100 Year High Risk Flood Fringe, flood proofing
mitigation is required --a minimum of 3' above grade for the entire building. He said the existing sewer
line to Mason is in the alley and has no easement. It will need to be relocated.
Chair Andy Smith called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call: Carpenter, Hatfield, Heinz, Kirkpatrick, and Smith
Excused Absence: Hart
Staff Present: Kadrich, Eckman, Ex, Lorson, McArdle, Shepard, Holland, Olson,
Gingerich, and Sanchez -Sprague
Prior to the official start of the meeting, Chair Smith provided background on the order of business. He
described the following processes:
• Citizen participation — an opportunity to present comments on issues that are not specifically
listed on the meeting agenda.
• Consent agenda items are considered items which have no known opposition. Any member of
the board, staff or audience may request for an item to be pulled from the consent agenda and
discussed in detail as a part of the discussion agenda.
• Discussion agenda items will include a staff presentation, an applicant presentation, and
questions by board members, staff comments and public comment.
• At the time of public comment, he asked that you come to the podium, state your name and
address for the record, and sign -in. He asked that the speaker clearly state their position and he
encouraged them to share comments relevant to the topic under discussion.
• Responses by applicant and staff will follow public comment.
• The board will deliberate and reach a decision once a motion has been made and a vote taken.
• The board will do their best not to use acronyms or jargon.
• He will begin each new item with a description of the development type being considered.
Agenda Review
CDNS Director Laurie Kadrich reviewed the agenda.
Citizen participation:
None
Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes from the March 15, 2013 Special Hearing and the March 21, 2013 Hearing
2. Harvest Park/Ziegler Overall Development Plan, #ODP120004